Psalms 61

1 For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David. Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the end of the earth will I send up my cry to you, when my heart is overcome: take me to the rock which is over-high for me.

3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah)

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.

For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations.

You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.